The Kitchen House

12/23/2025

Poached pears are simple to make, but they pack a big holiday punch when you infuse them with warm winter spices. Add the pears to a seasonal salad (then reduce the poaching liquid into a syrup and serve with vanilla ice cream!)😋🍐

Happy holidays, from our kitchen to yours!

12/22/2025

The Good Food Campaign is going strong, but we still need your help! It takes $13,000 to fund one 5-week program for a Neighborhood Center, where kids learn to cook tasty recipes with local produce and receive family food support from .

We want to bring six more Neighborhood Centers to The Kitchen House in the new year, and the Good Food Campaign is how we’ll do it. Your gift can help these kids grow–link in bio🌱

12/21/2025

Here’s what’s cooking for homeschoolers in January!

We’ll explore the flavors and stories behind our favorite Japanese dishes. Students will cook with fresh ingredients they harvested themselves and connect with one another around the table.

Sign your student up to cook with us–link in bio🌱

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12/20/2025

New year, new you? These classes will help make your resolutions stick!

Resolution Refresh, Jan 6
Cook healthy recipes you’ll want to recreate all year long, and enjoy a gentle yoga session to set your intentions!

Weekend Workshop: Reset and Recharge, Jan 17
Cook with our favorite meal prep method that takes the chore out of weekly meal planning–so you’ll actually want to do it!

Link in bio🌱

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12/19/2025

Did you know The Kitchen House grew from a community project with Orlando Junior Academy and ?

Parents, teachers, and community leaders created a school gardening and healthy lunch program to help students learn how what they eat helps them grow.

We’re still teaching OJA students how to eat well all these years later, thanks to community support that keeps their program free. Your gift to the Good Food Campaign will help these students learn and grow in the new year–link in bio🌱

12/18/2025

Let’s get cracking!

No matter which nut you use, store them in the freezer instead of the pantry! You’ll extend their use quite a bit for all your munching needs.

12/17/2025

Happy holidays from The Kitchen House!

12/16/2025

We’ve got a fresh Garden Box for you! Next week’s pickup will be on 12/23–grab yours through the link in our bio 🥬

We started this CSA program this year because you helped last year’s Good Food Campaign regrow our garden in 2025. This year, we need to raise $30,000 to support garden-to-kitchen programs in 2026–and we’re almost there!

Your gift can help us reach our goal—link in bio🌱💚

12/16/2025

Save $75 on Kids Cooking Club!

Kids will grow, cook, and taste delicious whole foods at this 9-week afterschool adventure in the garden and kitchen. Use code 'KCC75' at checkout to save $75 when you register before January 1st!

Kids Cooking Club
Ages 7-12
Wednesdays 3:15pm-5:15pm
January 14th-March 11th
At The Kitchen House!

Register your student at www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/kidscookingclub

A hands-on afterschool club where kids learn to garden and cook.

12/15/2025

Go from beginner gardener to seasoned harvester in our 3-class Gardening Foundations series!

Gardening Foundations
Session 1: Jan 10
Session 2: Jan 24
Session 3: Feb 7

$35/class or $95/bundle
ages 12+

Get your tickets at www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/gardeningfoundations1

Learn to garden in this three-part hands-on workshop series for families.

12/14/2025

Happy holidays from The Kitchen House!

We asked our team what their favorite local gifts are this year, and put together a list of ideas for some of Orlando’s best flavors and experiences.

Want the full guide? Get it straight in your inbox tomorrow by subscribing to our newsletter today! Link in bio🌱

12/13/2025

Every dish tells a story at Plot to Plate Book Club!

Grab your tickets and stop by your local library, because we’re cooking up a new chapter every month. If you have any favorite books you want to see added to this class, drop them in the comments and let’s get cooking!

12/12/2025

You asked, we answered! Our first ever series focused on the building blocks of home cooking. Each session, we’ll practice foundational skills and learn the ‘why’ behind cooking techniques. Perfect for adults looking to build confidence in their kitchen habits, and teens with an interest in cooking.

You can attend single classes to hone in on your skill building, or purchase the whole series at a special bundle rate! Let’s get cooking—link in bio🌱

12/11/2025

Our program calendar grew by 50% this year, offering you Farmers Market Finds, Plot to Plate Book Club, new gardening workshops and afterschool programs. More families than ever came to The Kitchen House to have a meaningful experience with food that nourishes.

And in 2026, we’re set to grow another 50%! But it’s only possible with support from the community we serve. EVERY gift makes a difference—will you help fill our plate? Learn more about the Good Food Campaign and be a part of our growth through the link in our bio🌱💚

12/10/2025

Eating seasonal produce means:
🫑better flavor
🥕more nutrients
🍄‍🟫lower price
🫜less environmental impact
🌽support for your local farmer down the street

We're growing all this and more in our culinary garden--this is your sign to grab a Garden Box CSA! www.thekitchenhouse.org/garden-box-csa🌱

12/09/2025

New year, same old resolution to eat better? This class is your first step to making it stick in 2026.

You'll prepare a wholesome meal from scratch full of recipes that will be easy to incorporate into your everyday eating. Between cooking and dining, we'll guide you through a gentle yoga session to help you slow down, refresh, and set your intentions for a new year of wellness.

This is your sign to make 2026 a year of feel-good food. www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/resolutionrefresh

12/08/2025

We’re halfway to our goal of $30,000—and it’s all thanks to you! Your generosity fuels every harvest, every bite, every program that connects our community with real food that nourishes.

We need to reach our goal by Dec 31 to set The Kitchen House up for an impactful 2026, where more students of all ages have a garden-to-kitchen experience that changes the way they think about food. Learn more about how your gift will grow at www.thekitchenhouse.org/goodfood

12/07/2025

Wrap up some Kitchen House goodies for the holidays this year as a gift that grows food education in Orland0🎁

Have you checked out our merch store? Now’s a great time to, because starting today everyone who donates to our Good Food Campaign will get entered into a raffle to win a Kitchen House merch bundle! Learn more about how your gift will make a difference–link in bio🌱

12/06/2025

Buy early and save! Sign up for Kids Cooking club from now until Jan 1 and save $75 🧑‍🍳

In this 9-week afterschool adventure, students will explore the origins of real food in the garden and cook delicious plant-forward recipes in the kitchen.

Use the discount code KCC75 to save when you register for Kids Cooking Club, starting January 14th. Link in bio🌱

12/05/2025

Our garden workshops are growing!🌻🥬

Now, you can purchase a bundle of 3 Gardening Foundations workshops with Jenna , where she’ll take you all the way from beginner gardener to seasoned harvester🧑‍🌾

Session 1 sneak peek: learn about site selection, sun mapping, soil types, seed starting, and more!

These classes can be purchased individually or at a bundle rate—check out the first date on our program calendar on January 10th to learn more! Link in bio🌱

12/04/2025

We've read, cooked, and tasted some incredible story-inspired recipes this year at Plot to Plate Book Club, but what should we add to our To Read list? We're looking ahead to fill out our 2026 bookshelf--if you've got a favorite food-centered read, drop it in the comments and let's get cooking!

12/03/2025

Your freezer is your friend this holiday season! At this hands-on family cooking class, we’ll learn how to maximize the flavor in freezer meals so you can serve up your holiday favorites with minimal stress. Link in bio 🍽️

12/02/2025

See you at The Kitchen House!

🌱 Homeschool Field Trip: A Victorian Christmas
📅 December 4th, 10:30am—1:00pm
🎟️ $60/student, ages 7-13

🌱 Culinary Curiosities: Ancient Grains
📅 December 4th, 6:00pm—8:00pm
🎟️ $70/student, ages 18+

🌱 Family Night: The Grinch
📅 December 5th, 6:00pm—8:00pm
🎟️ $40/minor (8-17) $60/adult (18+)

🌱 Health Through Food: Preserving Your Bones
📅 December 6th, 10:00am—11:30am
🎟️ $60/student, ages 18+

🌱 Homegrown Workshops: Winter Gardening
📅 December 7th, 9:00am—10:30am
🎟️ $35/student, ages 12+

🌱 Chef Night:
📅 December 8th, 6:00pm—8:30pm
🎟️ SOLD OUT

🌱 Plot to Plate Book Club: Like Water for Chocolate
📅 December 11th, 6:00pm—8:00pm
🎟️ $75/student, ages 18+

🌱 Weekend Workshop: Festive Freezer Meals
📅 December 13th, 11:00am—1:00pm
🎟️ $55/minor (12-17) $65/adult (18+)

🌱 Homegrown Holidays Crafting Class
📅 December 15th, 6:00pm—7:30pm
🎟️ $75/student, ages 12+

🌱 Homeschool Field Trip: A Victorian Christmas
📅 December 18th, 10:30am—1:00pm
🎟️ $60/student, ages 7-13

🌱 Winter Day Camp: A Hogwarts Feast
📅 December 22nd, 10:00am—2:00pm
🎟️ $95/student, ages 7-14

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your gift can truly grow🌱💚

At The Kitchen House, our hands-on programs connect families with food that nourishes, teaching them all the ways they can find joy, health, and sustainability through the meals they share. We need to raise $30,000 to grow these programs in the new year, and we can get there with your support.

Your gift makes a difference, and so do your stories! Check out the links in our bio to learn more about our Good Food Campaign and to download sharable graphics you can post to spread the word about your experience at The Kitchen House.

Food builds community, and community helps us grow. Thank you for being a key ingredient of our mission🌱💚